Community Through Colors

Community Through Colors (CTC) Will Provide Critical Agricultural Support Services for Socially Disadvantaged and Military Veteran Farmers in Vieques, Puerto Rico. This Project Is Designed to Enhance Farming Capacity in Vieques by 1) Increasing the Capacity of the Agricultural Workforce, Which Will 2) Increase Local Food Production, Processing, and Preservation to Address Existing Food Insecurity and Resiliency of the Local Food System. CTC Will Assist Socially Disadvantaged Farmers in Vieques to Overcome Barriers in Both Business and Farming Through Innovative Training Modules, Hands-on Technical Assistance, Securing Farm Plots at Our Incubator Farm, and Helping Secure Contractual Partnerships With Consumers on the Island. We Will Provide Farmers the Knowledge and Tools to Standardize Farm Operations and Boost Productivity. Through This Project Farmers Will Learn Required Protocols and Gain Access to Certifications in Farm Safety, Meat Production and Handling, and Organic Farming. CTC Will Provide Agricultural Training on Sustainable and Organic Food Production, Maximizing Output of High-quality Produce Through Efficient System Design Using Minimal Amounts of Water, Energy, and Organic Nutrients. the CTC Processing Center Will Provide Processing Opportunities to Farmers, Helping Create New Revenue Streams Through Long-term Storage and Value-added Products. CTC Will Aid Early-stage Farmers With Accessing Local Markets and Food Purchasers, Helping Beginning Farmers Gain an Economic Foothold in the Marketplace. Assisting Farmers to Increase Local Food Production Will Enhance Food Security and Create a Healthier and More Resilient Food System in Vieques.